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OP My adolescent son gives a UC Berkeley freshperson as his citation of authority for the following: "Eskimo" is a term applied by Europeans to Inuit peoples. In the Inuit language the word "Eskimo" refers to female genitals. This is NOT the etymology I have found in the Merriam Webster college or other dictionaries. (Although the dictionaries' references to 'one who eats raw flesh' is at least suggestive.)
Any better authorities for the etymology of this word?
BobFrisbeeMay
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Eskimo BobFrisbeeMay 09/01/00 03:38 PM Re: Eskimo Jackie 09/01/00 05:46 PM
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